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NFL Week 8: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 3, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) against the New York Giants at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Giants 24-10. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 2, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates his fourth quarter interception with teammate Richard Sherman (25) during the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates his fourth quarter interception with teammate Richard Sherman (25) during the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

Seattle Seahawks (-3) at New Orleans Saints

New Orleans (2-4) is always a decent home team, but that offense isn’t built to deal with Seattle (4-1-1) and it’s Legion of Boom. The Seahawks don’t have a great attack, but Russell Wilson will do enough here.

Pick: Seattle 27, New Orleans 19

Detroit Lions at Houston Texans (-2.5)

This is an odd game. Detroit (4-3) is quietly looking to make a move in the NFC playoff picture. Houston (4-3) is a mediocre team in a rancid division. Toughest call of the week.

Pick: Detroit 20, Houston 17

New York Jets (-2.5) at Cleveland Browns

This is easy. Cleveland (0-7) doesn’t deserved to be picked until it finally wins one game. New York (2-5) is bad, but much better than the Browns.

Pick: New York 24, Cleveland 13

New England Patriots (-6) at Buffalo Bills

After talking all that smack after his Week 4 win over the Patriots, Rex Ryan and Buffalo (4-3) get to incur the wrath of Bill Belichick. New England (6-1) is going to smash the Bills.

Pick: New England 31, Buffalo 17

Arizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers (-2.5)

What once looked like a great game is now a battle to stay afloat. Arizona (3-3-1) is better and has a substantially superior defense. Carolina (1-5) simply has nothing right now except for fresh legs following the bye.

Pick: Arizona 35, Carolina 24

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